Markets & Investing

Singapore ranks second globally for cross-border land investments in 2024

Singapore also remained the fourth-largest global source of outbound capital despite a drop in capital outflows in H2 2024.

Mid-cap trading surges 35% in Q1 2025

Mid-cap stocks attracted $71m in net institutional inflows YtD.

Firms invested $148m in Dubai FDI projects in 2024: report

Singaporean firms played a significant role in sectors such as software and IT services and financial services.

Singapore tops SEA in women-led startup funding despite 72% decline

However, this figure represents a 72% decline from 2023.

DBS sees earnings shift for S-REITs despite high interest rates

It expects a DPU CAGR of over 2.1% from FY25 to FY26, signalling a recovery in investor payouts.

Singapore’s equity reforms may boost IPO activity

Analysts expect interest from financial services, tech, and green energy companies.

4 in 5 investors open to invest in Singapore stocks: survey

Returns are the top priority for investors, outweighing all other factors.

Compel vendors to follow anti-graft policy, companies told

Not being open could lead to increased scrutiny and erode investor confidence.

Institutional inflows return to Singapore, but long-term trend unclear

This represents the highest weekly inflow since 27 December 2024.

MAS bans credit use for cryptocurrency purchases

MAS aims to help consumers avoid losses from crypto investments.

DBS raises Straits Times Index year-end target

Due to a potential $15b to $30b liquidity injection from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s equity market support measures.

UOB chairman increases stake in bank by 1,000 shares

Wong Kang Seng now holds a direct interest of 75,120 shares in the group.